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Armenian Sports News PodcastThe Ring's Manouk Akopyan Previews Noel Mikaelian's WBC Cruiserweight Title Fight Against Badou JackManouk Akopyan speaks with Andre Khatchaturian and breaks down Noel Mikaelian's WBC cruiserweight championship fight against Badou Jack.
2025-05-0208 min
Time Out With Manouk AkopyanGLORY CEO Marshall Zelaznik ushers new era for Kickboxing companyWe cover:⚫Glory's new home on DAZN⚫USA expansion with Miami show May 1⚫Combat sports content distribution landscape⚫Memories as a top executive at UFC for over a decade and working with Dana White
2025-03-1931 min2024-11-1513 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanDon King dives into career working with Mike Tyson, Donald Trump & Muhammad Ali
2024-11-1445 min2024-11-1228 min2024-11-1107 min2024-11-0716 min2024-11-0711 min2024-11-0618 min2024-11-0510 min2024-11-0411 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanAmir AlbaziMy interview with UFC No. 3 ranked flyweight Amir Albazi, who returns after heart and neck surgery and a 17-month layoff on Saturday to face former champion Brandon Moreno in a main event fight on ESPN.My conversation with Albazi (17-1) covered his rags to riches journey living in Iraq under Saddam Hussein's reign and then in Syria and Sweden as a refugee and a gang member robbing people, and all the way to London to graduate college.
Albazi is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC and is already drawing comparisons to Ilia Taporia’s rise – the...
2024-10-3109 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanDan IgeMy interview with UFC ranked featherweight contender Dan Ige, who is fighting on the main card of UFC 308 on Saturday against undefeated upstart Lerone Murphy.
Ige will be setting up the Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker fights out of the No. 3 slot of the PPV card.
Ige is coming off one of the most badass moments in UFC history, taking a fight on three hours notice against Diego Lopes for the co-main event of UFC 303. Dana White called Ige a stud afterward and...
2024-10-2211 min2024-10-2120 min2024-10-1910 min2024-10-1022 min2024-10-0910 min2024-10-0908 min2024-09-2517 min2024-09-1915 min2024-09-1813 min2024-09-1614 min2024-09-1313 min2024-09-1211 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanCanelo AlvarezI interviewed Canelo Alvarez ahead of his fight against Edgar Berlanga on September 14.
The super middleweight king covered quite a few topics, including:
⚫Fighting Conor McGregor next year, and how it would be an “easy money” knockout.
⚫Going up against Dana White and UFC 306 on the same night in Las Vegas and if he sees them as a threat.
⚫How he’d beat Terence Crawford and David Benavidez – and how high is the nine-figure payday he wants those fights.
⚫How he’s better now than 10 years...
2024-09-1207 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanDana WhiteI interviewed UFC President and CEO Dana White. We covered quite a few topics, including:
⚫The $20 million production of UFC 306 and how the first-ever live sporting event at The Sphere came to be
⚫Why the UFC decided to go against Canelo Alvarez's fight vs. Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on the same night during Mexican Independence Day Weekend
⚫How UFC Noche is set to break the all-time UFC gate record and PPV prebuy record
⚫Dana White's plans for pursuing a political career, and if Donald Trump will attend UFC 306
2024-09-1015 min
Big Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastSunny Edwards Defends Flyweight Title + Edgar Berlanga Headlines in NYC | Big Fight Weekend (Ep.87)We have intriguing action, including a world Flyweight title fight, all over the globe this weekend and host T.J. Rives is ready to preview it on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."First, T.J. welcomes special guest Manouk Akopyan of the L.A. Times and Boxingscene.com. The guys not only discuss the release of the Showtime Boxing Spring/Summer schedule of world title fights and PPVS, but they are also ready to preview what we'll see from Dubai, U.A.E. to New York City to Los Angeles.Manouk has thoughts on England's Sunny Edwards...
2022-03-1858 minBig Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastSunny Edwards Defends Flyweight Title + Edgar Berlanga Headlines in NYC | Big Fight Weekend (Ep.87)We have intriguing action, including a world Flyweight title fight, all over the globe this weekend and host T.J. Rives is ready to preview it on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Podcast."First, T.J. welcomes special guest Manouk Akopyan of the L.A. Times and Boxingscene.com. The guys not only discuss the release of the Showtime Boxing Spring/Summer schedule of world title fights and PPVS, but they are also ready to preview what we'll see from Dubai, U.A.E. to New York City to Los Angeles.Manouk has thoughts on England's Sunny Edwards...
2022-03-1858 min
Big Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastFull Ep: Ruiz-Arreola Heavyweight PPV & More! 4 30 21On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back to preview the weekend of fight action from L.A. to Manchester, England with his guests.Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com and Manouk Akopyan of the L.A. Times and Boxingscene.com jump aboard to discuss it all.The guys first go over the Top Rank fight card last weekend in Florida that saw Edgar Berlanga's first round KO streak stopped in a win over Demond Nicholson and WBO Featherweight Champ, Emanuel Navarette overwhelming Christopher Diaz in a late stoppage.
2021-04-3038 minBig Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastFull Ep: Ruiz-Arreola Heavyweight PPV & More! 4 30 21On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back to preview the weekend of fight action from L.A. to Manchester, England with his guests.Marquis Johns, Sr. Writer of BigFightWeekend.com and Manouk Akopyan of the L.A. Times and Boxingscene.com jump aboard to discuss it all.The guys first go over the Top Rank fight card last weekend in Florida that saw Edgar Berlanga's first round KO streak stopped in a win over Demond Nicholson and WBO Featherweight Champ, Emanuel Navarette overwhelming Christopher Diaz in a late stoppage.
2021-04-3038 minBig Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastFull Ep: Povetkin-Whyte II Preview and more! 3 26 21The biggest battle to be settled this weekend takes place in Europe, the Isle of Gibraltar to be exact, and it's an interesting setting for two Heavyweights to rematch for a chance at the huge payday down the road, once more.Host T.J. Rives and guests David Payne of BoxingWriter.co.uk, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and Manouk Akopyan of BoxingScene.com and the L.A. Times are aboard to preview the Heavyweight showdown and more.David has insight from England on what could be Whyte's last stand as a big time contender? And...
2021-03-261h 01Big Fight Weekend Boxing PodcastFull Ep: Povetkin-Whyte II Preview and more! 3 26 21The biggest battle to be settled this weekend takes place in Europe, the Isle of Gibraltar to be exact, and it's an interesting setting for two Heavyweights to rematch for a chance at the huge payday down the road, once more.Host T.J. Rives and guests David Payne of BoxingWriter.co.uk, Marquis Johns of BigFightWeekend.com and Manouk Akopyan of BoxingScene.com and the L.A. Times are aboard to preview the Heavyweight showdown and more.David has insight from England on what could be Whyte's last stand as a big time contender? And...
2021-03-261h 01
Ask The Experts with Curran BhatiaAsk The Experts Podcast with Curran Bhatia - Episode 26Curran Bhatia interviews Antonio Tarver & Manouk AkopyanFollow Ask The Experts:https://www.Twitter.com/ATE_Podcasthttps://www.Instagram.com/ATE_Podcasthttp://bit.ly/ATE_PODCASTAPPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/37M4jHnEmail: AskTheExpertsPod@gmail.comFollow Curran:https://www.Twitter.com/CurranBhatiahttps://www.Instagram.com/CurranBhatiahttps://www.Youtube.com/CurranBhatiaEmail: CurranBhatia@gmail.comCurran Bhatia is a four-time Emmy nominated fmr. Producer at HBO for n...
2020-08-131h 15
Time Out With Manouk AkopyanEvander HolyfieldFour-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield says he's making a comeback at the age of 57 to raise money for his charity, Unite 4 Our Fight, and he's willing to get in the ring with Mike Tyson for a third time.
2020-05-0849 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanGegard MousasiGegard Mousasi is arguably one of the greatest Armenian combat sports athletes of all time. Mousasi has a record of 46-7-2 and is a champion of four different MMA promotions—Bellator, Strikeforce, DREAM and Cage Warriors. He's also a 12-fight veteran of the UFC. On May 9, 2020, he looks to become a Bellator champion once again when he takes on Douglas Lima in San Jose.
2020-03-1741 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanDanny TarkanianDanny Tarkanian, the son of legendary UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian, has penned the new book "Rebel With A Cause" about his father's remarkable journey in college basketball. Danny, who also played for Jerry at UNLV, details the prejudice Tarkanian faced as an Armenian-American, and doesn’t shy away from any of the controversies that plagued Jerry during his long and storied career.
2020-03-1046 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanUSC Institute of Armenian Studies director Salpi GhazarianSalpi Ghazarian is the director of USC's Institute of Armenian Studies and the founder of the media organization Civil Net. She's spent her entire life and career shaping the diaspora through education. Ghazarian explains how she and her team at USC are paving a path for a more modern Armenia through research, as well as festivals like the annual Innovate Armenia on the campus.
2020-03-0440 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanKTLA 5 reporter Ellina AbovianKTLA channel 5 reporter Ellina Abovian discusses how she rose through the ranks in media and returned to her native Los Angeles to tell impactful stories every morning on television. Abovian has shares her storytelling process in journalism, offers advice to the younger generation looking to break through in media, and explains how she's juggling life as a mother of two along with her budding career.
2020-02-2547 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanLights Out Xtreme Fighting founder George BastrmajyanGeorge Bastrmajyan is the founder of Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, an MMA league he co-founded with former San Diego Chargers All-Pro linebacker Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman and pugilism promoter Steve Bash. Bastrmajyan has been around the fight game for over 20 years and has worn every imaginable hat. He's fought and trained Muay Thai in Asia, he's cornered the likes of Vic Darchinyan, he's bred prospects likes UFC phenom like Edmen Shahbazyan, he's co-promoted fights with Don King, and now, he's shaping the MMA scene in Southern California with LXF.
2020-02-1841 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanGlendale City Council candidate Ardy KassakhianArdy Kassakhian is Glendale’s elected City Clerk, a college instructor and he's running for Glendale City Council in the upcoming elections. Kassakhian grew up in Glendale, attended its public schools and has been engaged with civic affairs for over 30 years in the Jewel City. Kassakhian shares his vision for what he can bring to the city, and also details his relationship with Adam Schiff, the US Representative who endorses him.
2020-02-1144 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanArmenian Film SocietyArmen Karaoghlanian founded the Armenian Film Society with his wife Mary in 2015 . Their mission is to shine a spotlight on Armenian filmmakers. Armenian Film Society’s ongoing goal is to bridge the gap with the Armenian community with film screenings, discussions, and lectures.
Armenian Film Society holds monthly screenings, events, and discussions in the Glendale area, and welcomes hundreds of regular attendees with audiences that represent all ages and a cross-section of the diverse population of Los Angeles.
In the past, Armenian Film Society has welcomed a number of notable guests, including Mardik Martin, Sev Oh...
2020-02-0444 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanChef Karo PatpatyanKaro Patpatyan, executive chef of the historic Mayfair Hotel in Los Angeles, is influencing his cuisine and menu with his culture. Karo is formerly of
Wolfgang Puck's Spago in Beverly Hills and an understudy of the renowned chef, and he talks about learning the tricks of the trade from Wolfgang himself. Karo is now bringing his own vision for food to Los Angeles at the recently opened restaurant.
2020-01-2844 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanPromoter Rick MirigianRick Mirigian started his career as a promoter in the Fresno scene, and his hustler's mentality and love for the art of flipping eventually led him to the world of boxing. Currently, Mirigian presides over the career of 2012 Olympian and unified world champion Jose Ramirez, and he's been nominated as "Manager of they Year." Mirigian discusses his first big break, breaking bank on sports cards and the lessons he's learned from Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum.
2020-01-2244 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanUFC fighter Katlyn ChookagianUFC fighter and No. 1 women's flyweight contender Katlyn Chookagian discusses her ascent in MMA, her Armenian heritage, how fans have embraced her all over the world, and the sacrifices it takes to become a combat sports athlete. Chookagian will have the opportunity of a lifetime when she fights Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC flyweight championship on Feb. 8 during UFC 247. The title fight will be the co-main event, setting up Jon Jones versus Dominick Reyes.
2020-01-1442 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanAsbarez editor Ara KhachatourianAra Khatchadourian, chief editor for Asbarez, a leading Armenian-American bilingual newspaper since 1908, discusses the state of media in Armenia and abroad, newsgathering in the United States and how fake news impacts Armenian communities.
2019-12-2444 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanStepan PartamianSocial critic, author and publisher Stepan Partamian has spent the better part of the century stirring the pot by challenging people with his thought-provoking commentary on what it means to be an Armenian. Partamian joins us on his last day in the United States, as he's moving back to Armenia to document the Armenian identity throughout Europe and abroad.
2019-12-1745 minTime Out With Manouk Akopyan(Part 2) Kirk Kerkorian biographer Bill Rempel“The Gambler” is William Rempel's latest book. It covers the rags-to-riches tale of Armenian icon Kirk Kerkorian, a poor immigrant’s son who made and lost billions on bold business ventures. Kerkorian became one of the most instrumental figures in Las Vegas as MGM Resorts' founder and impresario. He also parlayed his shrewd business moves in the airline, auto and movie industries, and donated hundred of millions of dollars to Armenian causes.
2019-12-1141 minTime Out With Manouk Akopyan(Part 1) Kirk Kerkorian biographer Bill Rempel“The Gambler” is William Rempel's latest book. It covers the rags-to-riches tale of Armenian icon Kirk Kerkorian, a poor immigrant’s son who made and lost billions on bold business ventures. Kerkorian became one of the most instrumental figures in Las Vegas as MGM Resorts' founder and impresario. He also parlayed his shrewd business moves in the airline, auto and movie industries, and donated hundred of millions of dollars to Armenian causes.
2019-12-0439 minTime Out With Manouk AkopyanArmenian-American MuseumThe Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is a developing project in Glendale, California. The mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The vision is a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.
Shant Sahakian, executive director of the Armenian-American Museum, joins the show to explain when they will be breaking ground for the development, and what kind of programming and experiences to...
2019-11-1940 min
Time Out With Manouk AkopyanUFC star Edmen ShahbazyanEpisode One: UFC star Edmen Shahbazyan
"Time Out" With Manouk Akopyan is a global Armenian lifestyle show that discusses culture around the nexus of arts, entertainment, sports, film, music, food, business and everything else in between.
2019-11-0740 min
SebyPodcast™️ Radio ShowWho was better than 52 and 20?; The Battle of LA; and The College Football PreviewIntro Psycho mode by DJ Forgotten. •Special guest Manouk Akopyan discussing Keith Thurman and Pacquiao fight and the Clippers and Lakers. •Pro Football Hall of fame Ed Reed terrific career alongside Tony Gonzalez Mike and Seby discuss the greatness of these legendary stars and why 52 and 20 might just be the most dominant defensive duos ever. •Trevor Lawrence and Tua return as the face of college football and Heisman trophy front runners but is Clemson the new top dog of College Football??? •All this and more on this week's episode
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